USAC has announced Fall 2026 E-rate Training dates for applicants to learn more about the program and how to participate.
Both in-person training and online webinars are available, and registration for each session is now available on the Learn E-rate page. You can also click the links below for each session to register for that specific training.
The sessions are for E-Rate program participants at all levels and will include a question-and-answer session.
In-Person training:
- Phoenix, AZ: September 15, 2026
- Washington, DC: September 24, 2026, at the Federal Communication Commission headquarters. NOTE: There will be an option to watch a livestream of this training.
Online Webinars – Previous and Upcoming:
- FCC Form 470 and the Competitive Bidding Process: Recording and Webinar Slides. August 6, 2026, 61 minutes 38 seconds.
- E-Rate Program Overview: September 10, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CDT
- This webinar will provide an overview of the E-Rate application process and explain basic program concepts. We will also highlight the recent FCC Form 470 updates and managing your Category Two budget.
Other webinars may be announced – sign up for the E-Rate News Brief to receive webinar announcements via e-mail.
The NLC will also be holding our regular fall E-rate online workshops. Those dates will be announced soon.
If you have any questions or need any assistance with your public library’s E-rate forms, visit the NLC E-rate webpage or contact Christa Porter, State E-rate Coordinator for Public Libraries, 800-307-2665, 402-471-3107.
